How does Greek tragedy respond to and reflect the concerns of modern communities? Drawing on his experiences staging and reimagining Greek literature in theatres, online and within community settings, Paul O’Mahony’s talk will explore the issues and opportunities these ancient texts present. In particular, he will reflect on his current project adapting The Suppliants at the University of Illinois and the ways in which Classical plays help us interrogate the issues of today.

Hosted by: Department of the Classics and Department of Theatre

In conjunction with: Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, College of Education, College of Fine & Applied Arts, Department of Comparative & World Literature, Department of English, Department of History, Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory initiative, Humanities Research Institute, Office of Arts Integration, Office of Civic Engagement & Social Practice, KCPA, School of Social Work